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The Columban June MagazineTRANSCRIPT
June 2012
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FINAL CALL!
RECTOR’S LETTERDear Parishioner,
PARISH DINNER AND AUCTION OF TALENTS: FRIDAY, 8th JUNEI invite you to attend our Parish Dinner and Auction of Talents which takes place in the Grand Ballroom of the Stormont Hotel on Friday, 8th June, at 7.00pm. This will be a lovely way to celebrate our Patronal Festival as together we give thanks for the life of our patron saint,
Columba, and also raise much needed funds to begin the essential refurbishment that our Church Hall now requires after many years of extensive use.Tickets for this major fundraising event need to be purchased in advance from Moranne Noad (tel: 028 90793704/email: [email protected]). You may also reserve a ticket by completing the Ticket Order Form which is on the church notice board.The ticket price of £30 includes:
Drinks reception upon arrivalThree course dinner in the lovely surroundings of the Grand BallroomOpportunity to purchase a talent(s) with Noel Thompson as our Guest Auctioneer
There will also be an opportunity to win one of these generous ballot prizes:Oil Painting of Ballyconneely Beach by Bob KillenOvernight accommodation voucher at any one of the Hastings HotelsMidweek Escape in the Killyhevlin Hotel – 2 nights B&B with one 4 Course Dinner for up to 2 Guests sharingDavid Lloyd 5 Day Family Trial Pass
The full auction catalogue can be seen on pages 13-16 in this edition of The Columban to enable you to select the talent(s) for which you wish to bid, or to place an “Absentee Bid” if you are unable to attend. This can be done by placing it in a sealed envelope in the Churchwardens’ Post Box at the back of church from Sunday, 27th May to Friday, 8th June or by bringing it to the Rectory. By placing an absentee bid you are authorising the Auctioneer to bid on your behalf up to the limit of your bid. The absentee bid is irrevocable and non-cancellable. If your absentee bid is successful you will be contacted as soon as possible to arrange for payment and delivery of the card giving details of how to redeem the Talent. The Auctioneer will purchase your item at the lowest possible price below your maximum bid. The Auctioneer reserves the right to advance your bid at the going increment.I want to thank the members of the Fundraising Committee and the Talent Committee for all their hard work and detailed planning which they are undertaking to ensure that this will be a most enjoyable evening for the benefit of our parish. However, the full potential of the evening will only be realised through your support and attendance. It would be wonderful if the Grand Ballroom was full to capacity on the night with all seats occupied by parishioners and friends. This would result in your Select Vestry being able to start the Church Hall refurbishment at the earliest opportunity. That would be great news. Let’s rise to the challenge!
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FINAL CALL!
PaRiSh DinnER anD aUCTiOn Of TaLEnTS
on Friday, 8th June In the Grand Ballroom, Stormont Hotel
Don’t be left at the Gate!
Get on board and help us raise funds to fast-track to
a fab new-look Church Hall
Tickets: £30 p.p. includes drinks reception and three course dinner.
Top ballot prizes on offer!
Dress code: smart-casual – no partner required
Auctioneer: BBC NI’s Noel Thompson. See pages 13-16 for full auction catalogue!
For tickets contact: Moranne Noad tel: 028 9079 3704
or email: [email protected]
Parishioners are invited to check-in ASAP and make a last minute booking for our
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SERVICES IN JUNESunday 3rd Trinity Sunday (White) 8.15am Holy Communion Reader Muriel Arndell Romans 8: 12-17 Gospel Clergy John �: 1-17 10.30am All Age Worship and Holy Baptism followed by refreshments Reader Jonathon Roche John �: 1-17 7.00pm Choral Evensong Reader Brian Gillespie Ezekiel 1: �-10, 22-28a Reader Brian Gillespie Mark 1: 1-1� Occasional Karen McAlpine Prayers
Thursday 7th St. Columba (Transferred) (White) 10.30am Holy Communion followed by refreshments in the Choir Vestry
Sunday 10th The First Sunday after Trinity (Green) 8.15am Holy Communion Reader Ronny Martin 2 Corinthians �: 1� – �:1 Gospel Clergy Mark �: 20-�� 10.30am Sunday School and Crèche Prize Giving Service followed by refreshments Reader Grace Owens Mark �: 20-�� 7.00pm Late Evening Office Reader Elizabeth Leonard Luke 7: 11-17
Thursday 14th St. Barnabas (Transferred) (Red) 10.30am Holy Communion followed by refreshments in the Choir Vestry
Sunday 17th The Second Sunday after Trinity (Green) 8.15am Holy Communion Reader Michael Davey 2 Corinthians �: 6-17 Gospel Clergy Mark �: 26-�� 9.30am Family Communion Gospel Karen McAlpine Mark �: 26-�� 10.30am Holy Communion Reader Linda Wilson 2 Corinthians �: 6-17 Gospel Clergy Mark �: 26-�� Intercessions Clergy 7.00pm Holy Communion Reader Jill Gillespie Romans 9: 1�-26 Gospel Karen McAlpine Luke 7: �6-8:�
Thursday 21st (Green) 10.30am Holy Communion followed by refreshments in the Choir Vestry
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Sunday 24th Birth of St. John the Baptist (White) 8.15am Holy Communion Reader Leonard Pugh Acts 1�: 1�b-26 Gospel Clergy Luke 1:�7-66, 80 10.30am Holy Communion Reader Tony Greeves Acts 1�: 1�b-26 Gospel Karen McAlpine Luke 1:�7-66, 80 Intercessions Gina Greeves 7.00pm Evening Prayer Reader Elizabeth Miller Malachi � Reader Elizabeth Miller Matthew 11: 2-19
Thursday 28th St. Peter (Transferred) (Red) 10.30am Holy Communion followed by refreshments in the Choir Vestry
Readers and Intercessors: If you cannot read or lead the prayers on the appointed day, please arrange a swap with someone else on the rota and let the Churchwardens know. We are always delighted to add new names to the Rota of Readers and Intercessors. If you would wish to serve your church in this way, please contact Muriel Arndell (028 90655500).
The readings are from Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary and are printed on our parish website:
www.stcolumbas.down.anglican.org
PARISH PRAYERGod, our Heavenly Father, make the door of our Church wide enough to welcome all who need human love, fellowship and a Father’s care;
but narrow enough to shut out all envy, pride and hatred. Here may the tempted find help, the sorrowing receive comfort and the penitent be
assured of your mercy. And here may all your children renew their strength and go on their way in hope and joy; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Bishop Thomas Ken 1637-1711
JUNE SIDESPERSONS’ ROTASunday 3rd ............................................ Chris Thompson and Aaron Wilson
Sunday 10th ......................................... Irene Gray and Margaret McConkey
Sunday 17th ......................................... Joy Montgomery and Jennifer Johnston
Sunday 24th ......................................... Rosemary and Ivan Coffey
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CLERGY PARISH VISITINGIt is always a great privilege for the Clergy to visit parishioners in their homes. If you would like to request a Clergy Visit please telephone the Rector (028 90471514) or the Curate (028 90653370). In addition to requested Parish Visiting, the Clergy will be visiting parishioners in the following districts during June:
Rector Curate Kingsway Close Comber Road King’s Vale Finchley Park King’s Brae Kensington Drive Mount Regan Avenue Isoline Street Dunlady Manor Lower Braniel Road
I wish to thank Hazel Reid for organizing the Christian Aid door to door collections in our parish so efficiently. She has worked
so conscientiously to ensure that there were collectors for all the districts in our parish and local community. I
also thank those parishioners who kindly assisted with the collections last month. Together they have all worked very
hard to promote Christian Aid and to raise money to support those who are in such great need throughout the world. The total amount collected will be announced in church when all the money has been received and counted.
The Rector
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND CRECHE PRIZE GIVINGSUNDAY, 10th JUNE, AT 10.30AM
The annual prize giving service will take on Sunday, 10th June, at 10.30am. At this important service, our young people will receive their prizes for church attendance and Sunday School attendance throughout the year. Continuing the tradition which began last year, our toddlers will also receive their prizes for Crèche attendance at this service. Our children will be actively participating in the All Age Worship service which will be followed by refreshments at the back of church.
It is essential that all our young people and toddlers are at this service to receive their prizes and I would ask all parents to ensure that they can attend St. Columba’s on that day. They have all worked very hard throughout the year and I hope that they will be in church to personally receive their prizes from the teachers and myself. It is always a great delight for the entire congregation to see our younger members coming forward to receive their prizes with their smiling faces.
I want to thank the Sunday School Superintendent, Beth Cairnduff, the teachers, the Crèche Co-ordinator, Suzanne Allen, and all the parents who assist on the Crèche Rota for their hard work and support throughout the year.
The Rector
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ALL AGE WORSHIP TEA AND COFFEEThank you to everyone who enjoyed a cup of tea or coffee at our last All Age Worship when we helped to celebrate the 21st birthday of Bothar and raised £60. At All Age Worship Tea and Coffee on Sunday, 3rd June, we will be raising funds for Cystic Fibrosis NI. Cystic Fibrosis is one of the UK’s most common life threatening inherited diseases, and is caused by a faulty gene that controls the movement of salt and water in and out of the cells within the body. It is vitally important that those with Cystic Fibrosis receive appropriate healthcare to ensure a better quality and length of life. Please stay for a cuppa and a chat, and support this very worthwhile charity.
Roberta
KnOCK KnOCK, iT’S ThE CURaTE!
This month’s article must be the most unique article I have written for The Columban...being somewhere above Greece, travelling at ��6 mph at an altitude of �6,000 feet en route to Jerusalem!
My Easter break is being taken as a pilgrimage, a journey to the Holy Land with a group of people from various parts of Down and Dromore, and Connor. It is an opportunity to visit places and meet the people of such an amazing land. As you know, I have an adventurous spirit...a desire to see different parts of the world linked with what God is doing in our world.
The idea of pilgrimage is part of the ancient practice of taking time to pray, to journey together and to learn and to reflect on the experience. One does not have to go far from home to go on pilgrimage. Day in, day out, we can see our lives as pilgrims, journeying together and sharing life together.
The same is true of the Christian understanding of mission. Very soon our parish team will be heading off to Zambia...a mission experience team abroad...a team of parishioners at home...a team sent out by this parish. As a team, we are extremely humbled and immensely grateful for the magnificent support we have received from all sections of the parish through their fundraising over the past months, and would like to thank all the organisations and individuals who have contributed both financially, as well as in so many other ways, to our travelling fund.
If you need any more information about Zambia, please do not hesitate to contact me or any of the team.
Every Blessing, Robert
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DOVESAs we come to the close of another year, it is an opportunity to reflect on everything we have enjoyed together.
This year, we have regularly had six boys and girls attending each Friday and are very encouraged by this. Having a greater number of children allows us to plan a wider range of activities. Together, we have danced and sung, played instruments, cooked, read stories, played games and shared nights with the Brownies. One of our favourite times is when we are being artistic. Many of you will have seen for yourselves how talented we are when you supported our
craft stall on Sunday, 6th, May. With your help we raised £235 – thank you! We are going to use the money to buy games for Alan and the team to give to children in Zambia. We have already been looking at catalogues to see what we can buy.
It is vital that we continue to recognise the valuable contribution that the younger members of our organisations make to our family and fellowship in St. Columba’s. Without everyone’s unique talents and gifts, our worship and service of God would be so much poorer. Alan and I are privileged to spend our Friday evenings with the Doves and would like to say a big thank you to them and their families for their support during the past year.
By the time you read this, we will have finished our meetings until September. Hopefully our final evenings – to Stormont Park and the beach – will have been blessed with good weather. We would welcome more boys and girls aged 3-6 to join us on Fridays at 6.30pm in the new academic year!
Karen
BROWNIE NOTESOur Easter party took place on Friday, �0th March, and the best part of the night was the Easter Egg hunt when the Doves joined us to search for approximately �0 eggs scattered throughout the hall. Over the Easter holidays, we were given the task of observing the wildlife in our gardens for our Wildlife Observer badge and then we brought in our photographs on the first meeting after Easter. A wide variety of animals and birds had been seen and we finished the badge by doing bark and leaf rubbings. Due to the Beetle Drive on Friday, 27th April, we enjoyed a night out in the Lazy River at the Lisburn Leisureplex. The white slide and the green slide, with its rubber rings, proved to be the most popular with everyone, and even the leaders were seen on them as well! We are now looking forward to the Jubilee Party at the beginning of June and are making our pompoms for our cheerleader item. Rumours are there might even be a sleepover!
Beth Cairnduff
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CHOIR TABLE QUIZ“It Will Be All Right On The Night”. This is the choir’s routine
comfort for Gerald after the inevitably disastrous final practice for the Carol Service. It was dusted down and
used again as sorely-needed comfort for the Rector on the eve of the quiz. In the absence on holiday of both our Leader and his Deputy, it would not be unfair to describe the rest of us as headless chickens (Ed. chickens?). But once again the comfort was justified. At the eleventh hour Jean took charge, everyone rallied round, instant last-minute decisions were taken, the food and wine appeared from nowhere and, quite astonishingly, the multitude was fed and watered… a miracle that in future years, when suitably embellished by the passage of time, may well outshine that of the Loaves and Fishes.
Thus it was that more than sixty people enjoyed another excellent evening of mental gymnastics, refreshments and great crack. Billy McAlpine, by now a fixture as quiz-master, dreamed up a series of excellent questions. Most of these were comparatively easy to answer but just a few were tricky enough to let a winner emerge. This left
everyone feeling that they had done really well and that it was just bad luck that they hadn’t won themselves. Karen, Kieran and Alan
checked and wrote up the scores with their usual efficiency, and Jim Best brought along a first-class loudspeaker system. Members of the choir raided their treasure chests for the ballot prizes and
served the excellent refreshments at half-time. Only one answer was seriously challenged, but Billy rose to the occasion by ruling that the challenger’s answer may have been the right answer but his own answer was just as right…well, it was nearly as right as the challenger’s answer which, yes, on reflection was right, but as
the right answer was no more wrong than his nearly-right answer, neither would be taken as the wrong answer and so both would be accepted as the right answer! This diplomatically convoluted explanation so baffled everyone that an otherwise certain riot was averted. In the end, the winners, by the convincing margin of one point were Emma’s team of choir members cunningly named “Dead Loss”. This brilliant misrepresentation of their talents, together with their unexpected tactic of withholding the joker until the very last round, completely bluffed “Fat kid always wins at see-saw” who had been well in the lead when it started. But Emma’s tactics had lured them into a sense of false security and they were not one little bit pleased when the result was announced. Finally, a fine painting of a cherry tree was sold privately for a substantial sum after being unsuccessfully auctioned by your scribe. The suggestion from the assembled company that he had better not give up his day job was treated with dignified disdain.
The evening as a whole raised the magnificent sum of £500, and the Choir would like to thank most sincerely everyone who took part in the quiz, as well as all those who gave of their time or talent to make it the success it was.
Tony Greeves
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M.U. ACTIVITY GROUP BEETLE DRIVE
A most enjoyable evening was had at the Beetle Drive held on Friday, 27th April. The dice was well ‘shook’ and quickly passed on, just in case you could get the final number you needed for calling Beetle! There was fun and laughter, plenty of food and some people took home prizes for the highest, and lowest, scores! We raised the magnificent sum of £282 for the Zambia Travel Fund.
Maureen
TUESDAY AFTERNOON BADMINTONOn Tuesday, 1st May, the ladies of the Tuesday Afternoon Badminton enjoyed a lovely early ‘Summer Walk’ to Belvoir Park on one of the bright, dry days at the beginning of the month. Half way through, we warmed ourselves up with a hot chocolate and half a bun each at the Lock Keeper’s Cottage. Please note, we shall be back to the more serious exercise of chatty badminton on Tuesday, 4th September at 2.00pm!
Florence Browne
(left to right): Edna Stanley, Florence Browne, Anne Clarke, Kyleen Clarke, Lee Brewster (photographer: Margaret Jordan)
NAUGHTY MUMMYAs they waited for the bus, a mother asked her young son to tell the driver he was five years old because then he would ride for free. As they got into the bus the driver asked him how old he was. “I am five years old,” said the little boy proudly.The driver had a son of his own that age, and smiled. “And when will you be six years old?” he asked. “When I get off the bus,” answered the boy.
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Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Invitation
JUBILEE PARTYSt. Columba’s 12:00pm – 2:00pm, Sat 2nd June
Bring your friends!Entrance £3 (includes lunch)
Games – Sponge the Curate – Side Shows
Proceeds to a school in Zambia
RSVP Beth on 028 9087 4047
(There will be a small cost for some side shows. Recommended spending money – £2 per child.)
The Queen’s Diamond JubileeDIAMOND JUBILEE SERVICE
in DOWN CATHEDRALin the presence of the Lord Lieutenant of Down
on Saturday, 2nd June at 3.00pm
Preacher: Lady Christine Eames
Each person will receive a Jubilee New Testament as a gift in memory of the occasion
Those attending are welcome to bring a picnic and to have it in the Cathedral grounds, or in the Narthex if wet, after the service.
TOOLS FOR CARPENTRYAn organisation working with the deaf in Malawi is in urgent need of basic carpentry hand tools such as hammers, saws, chisels, screwdrivers and hand drills (but not power tools), for its trainees. They need not be pristine or new, as they can be re-conditioned and will be sent to Malawi under the auspices of the Zomba Action Project, which is based in Coleraine and supported by Coleraine Borough Council. They have staff in Malawi to supervise their distribution. Please help, if you can, by contacting Hugh and Elizabeth Miller (Tel: 906�7619).Many thanks. Elizabeth Miller
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ZAMBIA FUNDRAISINGSt. Columba’s has a long established tradition of supporting mission work. This has been reflected in our mission giving as well as in our prayerful support to those members of our parish who have travelled overseas in recent years. 2012 is the first time in the history of St. Columba’s that there has been a parish team of 10 people, selected by CMSI, going to work in Zambia this summer. The team will be led by the Curate and Jayne Martin, and includes Yvonne Robb, Olivia
Budde, Helen Cairnduff, Ross Cairnduff, Laura Gillespie, Mark Gillespie, Alan Boyd and Aaron Wilson.
Throughout this academic year, I invited each of our Parish Organisations to plan a fund raising event of their choice as an integral part of their programme to assist the Zambia team with their travel costs. The cost for each member of the team will be £1,600 and it is hoped that the parish can cover half of this cost through our fundraising initiatives.
At the All Age Worship service on Sunday, 6th May, I invited a representative from each Parish Organisation to present details of their fundraising initiatives, which they did by placing their envelopes on the Alms Dish during the offertory hymn. On behalf of the Select Vestry, the Assistant Hon. Treasurer, Murray Hunter, presented the Curate with a cheque for £�,000 from the Mission and Charity Allocations, to be given to the school’s project on which the parish team will be working during their visit.
I want to thank all our Parish Organisations for working so hard to organise such a large variety of exciting fundraising projects during the year to support the Zambia team in this practical way. I also wish to express my deep appreciation and gratitude to all those who supported these fundraising projects. There has been such a positive response to my request to support the Zambia Team across the whole parish. In addition to the financial support received from our Parish Organisations, there was also excellent support for our successful Parish Lent Lunch, Cash for Clobber and the recent Great Big Photo Exhibition. At the time of writing, the total amount raised through all the various fund raising initiatives amounts to £7287, including Gift Aid; and this is before the Cathedral Cycle Marathon, the Sunday School and Brownie fundraising activities have taken place. There will also be a final Cash for Clobber for Zambia at the end of June. This is an absolutely tremendous result and it clearly reflects the strong support that St. Columba’s places upon mission work and in the parish team travelling to Zambia during the summer.
The Rector
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TALENT FOR AUCTION DONATED BY GUIDE PRICE Miscellaneous1 Dog walking for 1 hour Henry Auchmuty £52 Hand delivery of Christmas cards
For 6 families in Belfast area (£20 per family)
Roberta and Alan Rogers
£20
3 Write a will Jill Gillespie £504 CS Lewis guided tour and
afternoon tea For group of 10 on a Sunday afternoon
Joan Whiteside £75
5 Typing/filing/secretarial Eileen Brice £206 Cat minding for a week Lilias Smith £507 Dog walking
During a period of 4-6 weeksSandra Lowe £5 per hour
8 Recording Church magazine For visually impaired for 1 year
Gina Greeves £50
9 Recording C of I Gazette For visually impaired for 1 year
Gina Greeves £50
10 6 visits to play scrabble For someone who is housebound
Frances O’Donnell £30
11 Speech editing Helen Donaghy £15 per hour12 Latin translation Helen Donaghy £15 per hour13 Compose personalised birthday
verseTony Greeves £25
Baking14 Fruit cake
Suitable for diabeticEvelyn Deane £10
15 Fruit cake Suitable for diabetic
Evelyn Deane £10
16 Orange fruit cake Diana Noble £1017 Victoria sponge Pauline Darke £1018 Lemon drizzle cake Pauline Darke £1019 Birthday cake Eleanor Launchbury £2020 Christmas cake Eleanor Launchbury £2021 Christmas cake Meryl Townsend £2522 Strawberry pavlova roulade Sandra Gordon £1523 Selection of home baking
24 scones, 36 shortbread, fruit loaf and chocolate cake – batches as required
Kathleen Acheson £25
24 36 mince pies at Christmas Kathleen Acheson £525 24 “fifteens” Charles Auchmuty £10
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Crafts26 Cot quilt/quillow Robbie McKeown £7527 Design and make evening/day
dress Provide own fabricJayne Martin £150
28 Flower arranging demo for small group
Fraser Brice £50
29 Patchwork quilt Approx 74”x90” aqua/lilac/cream
Ella Wilkinson £125
30 24 hand made cards Birthday, baby, Xmas etc –can be provided throughout the year
Lynn Corrin £50
DIY31 Light DIY for 4 hours Jim Stevenson £6032 Complete car valet
Wash, wax, wheels, interior, glassRonny Martin £50
33 Full day’s gardening Grass cutting, general tidy up, pruning, weeding etc
Ronny Martin £75
34 Powerhose driveway Approximately 2 hours
Roberta Rogers/ Helen Donaghy
£40
35 Powerhose patio Approximately 2 hours
David Deane £40
36 Powerhose patio Approximately 2 hours
David Deane £40
37 Powerhose driveway Approximately 1 hour
Aaron Wilson £20
38 3 man gardening team for 5 hours During September
Tony Reid £175
39 Advice/survey on garden maintenance Tree management, pruning, planting
Alex Acheson £20 per hour
Baby sitting/childminding40 20 hours of babysitting Jennifer Johnston £10041 4 hours of babysitting/
childmindingEileen Scott £25
42 8 hours of babysitting Dawn Macartney £50Tuition43 5 Piano lessons Half hour each Gerald Hill £7544 Piano lessons Per half hour Maureen Beckwith £1545 5 starter piano lessons
Half hour eachLynn Ryan £50
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46 3 camcorder demonstrations for group Approximately 5 hours in total
John Collinson £50
47 Wine tasting/lesson for group of 10 Wine supplied
Jon Little (Master of Wine)
£125
48 4 “A” level chemistry lessons For AS or A2
Beth Cairnduff £100
49 2 bridge lessons for group of 12 Joy Montgomery £100
50 2 hours of French or German lessons Beginner to A level (excluding June)
Ian Noad £30
51 Tutoring in basic literacy/numeracy Linda Wilson £25 per hour
52 Yoga class for group of 10
Maureen Fiakkas £30
53 4 bridge lessons for group of 4
William Geary £100
Musical
54 Flute duet for wedding/function
Murray Hunter/ Emma Hill
£50
55 Flute duet for wedding/function
Murray Hunter/ Emma Hill
£50
Catering
56 BBQ lunch for 6 3 courses, wine included
Brian Clements £120
57 Sunday lunch for 4 at the Rectory Auchmuty family £100
58 Bridge evening for 12 with light supper & wine
Shena Moorehead/ Paddy Nesbitt
£100
59 Afternoon tea for 2 in summer house Transport within parish if required
Kyleen Clarke £25
60 Dinner delivered for 8 Menu to be agreed
Clodagh Reid £125
61 3 course buffet lunch for 25 in Church Hall
Maureen Irwin £200
62 4 X 12” pizzas delivered Toppings of choice plus soft drinks and dessert
Victor Dukelow £40
63 Christmas hamper Home made fudge, jam, chutney, oils, branded wine, cheese, tea, foods etc.
Suzanne Allen £90
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Accommodation
64 Mini break in cottage in Donegal Owners in attendance, isolated area near Portnoo, transport can be provided
Elizabeth Miller £200
65 Mini break in cottage near Bushmills Excluding peak season
Jenny Irwin £150
Art
66 Unframed oil painting “Cove Bay” Gladys Lees £70
67 Framed oil painting “The Rock Pool”
Leslie Noble £250
68 Unframed pastel of family pet Billy McAlpine £30
Sport
69 Golf for 3 plus lunch at Malone David Craig £100
70 Tennis lesson at Hawarden Steven Waters, professional club coach
Jayne Martin £25
Airport transfers
71 Aldergrove/City (return) Up to family of 4 (excluding June)
Moranne Noad £50/£25
72 Aldergrove/City (return) Up to family of 4
Brian Gillespie £50/£25
73 Dublin (return) Up to family of 4
Michael Lockyer £180
Leisure/Travel
74 Half day sea fishing on Causeway Coast For group of 3 or 4, lunch included
Niall Armstrong £100
75 Day’s sailing and picnic on Strangford For group of 4
Alan Leonard £160
76 Ride on Honda Goldwing trike
Patrick Good £40
77 1 hour flight in private plane for 2 Jim Best £180
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ARE YOU READY FOR DIGITAL TV?If you answer ‘yes’ to one or more of the following questions, then read on…
Do you want to be able to receive/watch television channels on your TV on and after 10th October 2012?Do you get less than five channels on your TV?Do you have any television that is not directly connected to any of the following: 1. SKY Receiver Box? 2. VIRGIN Receiver Box? �. FREESAT Receiver Box? �. FREEVIEW Receiver Box?Do you have more than one TV in your home and are they connected to their own aerial?Will you find it easy to use digital TV equipment?
On 1�th November 2007, the analogue terrestrial TV signal in Whitehaven/Copeland, Cumbria, was switched off and replaced with digital television. This area became the first in the UK to successfully complete digital TV switchover.
On Friday, 12th October 2012, the final switch over from the analogue terrestrial TV signal to digital will take place. This will affect Northern Ireland where there are three analogue transmitters that will be switched off, and four digital transmitters that will be switched up to full power.
The digital transmitters are already working but are not yet operating at full power. This means that you do not have to wait until this October to make the change. Assistance is available for those people who are eligible.
If you are aged over 7� and/or in receipt of the following:
Attendance allowanceConstant attendance allowanceDisability living allowanceMobility supplementRegistered blind or partially sightedResident in a care home (6 months or more)
Then you should phone 0800 40 85 900 to confirm your eligibility
If you currently receive five TV channels or less, then you will need to consider one of the following options which I will go through in more detail in next month’s magazine: Freeview; Freesat; BTVision; SKY; Virgin.
I have created a page relating to the digital switch over on the parish website at http://www.coiknock.org.
Ivan Roche
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We are most grateful to Walter Peake for kindly supplying these photographs of the Men’s Club Annual Dinner and Prize Giving.
MEN’S CLUB NOTESAnother Club year has drawn to a close with two important events, namely the AGM and the Annual Prize Giving Dinner. At our AGM, an overview of the past year was given by our outgoing Chairman, Alan Rogers, who reflected on the continuing quest for new members and the successes achieved by the faithful current members. The Hon. Treasurer’s Report was presented by Paddy Malone. Elections were held for a new committee, resulting in the appointment of a new Chairman, Andrew Launchbury, and the Captain for the 2012/201� season, Jim Stevenson, with Ian McClune as Vice-Captain.
Thanks were conveyed to our Club Chaplain, Robert, for his interest and participation during his time in the parish; and good wishes were offered for his new appointment, with an offer to bring south a team of bowlers to visit him at some future date!
The Annual Dinner was held on Monday, �0th April, in Coast, Holywood, and was much enjoyed by an almost full complement of members accompanied by wives, partners and friends. In his speech, the Chairman, Alan Rogers, referred to the keenly contested Club competition finals this year, all of which produced close and exciting matches to the enjoyment of everyone present. Our Club President, the Revd John Auchmuty, paid tribute to Alan Rogers for his work and support for the Men’s Club, and thanked all the office bearers for carrying out their duties. He went on to say that whilst Club numbers might be small, the important thing was the continuing fellowship, friendship and support shown by members towards each other.
A gift, with the good wishes of the Club, was presented to Andrew Launchbury and his partner, Fiona, to mark their forthcoming marriage. The evening closed with a ballot for a large number of prizes.
This year, the prizes were kindly presented by the President’s wife, Caroline, to the competition winners as follows:
Launchbury Captain’s Cup (Match Rinks Highest Average Score - Matches) Alan Rogers
Paul Stewart Cup (Closed Singles) Jim Stevenson
Tommy Lamont Cup (Pairs) Jim Savage and Geoff Launchbury
Canon Noble Cup (Singles) Paul Rogers
Andy Armstrong Memorial Trophy (Match Rinks Highest Average Score - Club Nights) Jonathan Launchbury
I want to wish all the members well for what we hope will be a fine summer with plenty of time to enjoy the outdoor bowls and the garden, and safe travelling to those going on holiday to foreign shores.
Geoff Launchbury
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We are most grateful to Walter Peake for kindly supplying these photographs of the Men’s Club Annual Dinner and Prize Giving.
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FORWARD TO GENERAL SYNOD MOTIONOne might suppose from the press coverage that the meeting of the General Synod which has just taken place was one of great tension, confrontation and excitement. The reality was by no means so dramatic. In the run up to the Synod, the Bishops indicated an intention to bring forward a series of three motions dealing with human sexuality. A press suggestion that a proposed debate on gay marriage had been dropped was misleading. There was no such proposal. The motions, collectively, were along the lines of the composite motion which is contained in the article on the next page. However, some of the phraseology raised doubts in the mind of the Primate, who chairs the Synod, that the motions might be modifying the Church’s current teaching. There are strict rules about changing doctrine. It is not allowed to be done by a simple majority on foot of a quick motion. It can only be done through a lengthy procedure requiring, at various stages, the consent of not less than two thirds of each order (clerical and lay) represented in the Synod. In view of his doubts, the Primate ruled one motion out of order and the other two were then withdrawn. At the same time, the Primate called a meeting of the House of Bishops for the same evening.The following morning, the Bishops notified to the Synod their intention to bring forward the motion which is printed on page 21. It was debated on Saturday morning. There were a number of amendments suggested but the view most frequently expressed in debate was that the lead of the Bishops should be followed. In the event, that is what took place and the motion was passed without amendment. The motion was presented as doing three things. First, presenting the existing teaching; establishing the place we are at. Secondly, acknowledging that members of the Church had been hurt by unneighbourly treatment; recognising that the place we are at had not always been, but should be, a safe place. Third, to increase our awareness and the warmth of our welcome, requesting the Standing Committee to establish machinery to take things forward; enquiring whether the place we are at is the place we ought to be.Some have said that the reference to the Church’s existing teaching that “marriage is the normative context for sexual intercourse” suggests an exclusion of non-heterosexuals. However, the present teaching cannot be wished away. Furthermore, it impacts significantly on the heterosexual community as well. The passing of the motion does mean that the conversation which has already started, not least in a successful Synod conference last March, will definitely, and properly, continue. It is to be hoped that thereby some resolution may be found to the various problems and questions, both pastoral and doctrinal, which the issue raises. Michael Davey
NEW PREMISES CONVENORAlan Rogers has served with distinction as Premises Convenor for our parish. Those who have requested use of the Church Hall for birthday parties, functions or other events will have appreciated his efficiency and practical support. Alan now wishes to retire from this position at the end of May and I thank him for all his hard work. I am very pleased that Mark Reid has accepted my invitation to be our new Premises Convenor. Mark currently serves as a member of the Young Families Committee as well as on the Property Committee and, in addition to those responsibilities, will commence his new parish responsibilities as Premises Convenor on Friday, 1st June.Should you wish to request use of our premises, please contact Mark on his mobile number 07810 648167 The Rector
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GENERAL SYNOD MOTIONThe following motion on Human Sexuality in the Context of Christian Belief was passed by the General Synod of the Church of Ireland on Saturday, 12th May 2012, at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin:
The General Synod affirms that:The Church of Ireland, mindful of the Preamble and Declaration, believes and accepts the Holy Scriptures as revealing all things necessary for eternal salvation through faith in Jesus Christ;The Church of Ireland continues to uphold its teaching that marriage is part of God’s creation and a holy mystery in which one man and one woman become one flesh, as provided for in Canon �1:‘The Church of Ireland affirms, according to our Lord’s teaching, that marriage is in its purpose a union permanent and life–long, for better or worse, till death do them part, of one man with one woman, to the exclusion of all others on either side, for the procreation and nurture of children, for the hallowing and right direction of the natural instincts and affections, and for the mutual society, help and comfort which the one ought to have of the other, both in prosperity and adversity.’The Church of Ireland recognises for itself and of itself, no other understanding of marriage than that provided for in the totality of Canon �1. The Church of Ireland teaches therefore that faithfulness within marriage is the only normative context for sexual intercourse. Members of the Church of Ireland are required by the Catechism to keep their bodies in ‘temperance, soberness and chastity’. Clergy are called in the Ordinal to be ‘wholesome examples and patterns to the flock of Jesus Christ’.The Church of Ireland welcomes all people to be members of the Church. It is acknowledged, however, that members of the Church have at times hurt and wounded people by words and actions, in relation to human sexuality. Therefore, in order that the Church of Ireland is experienced as a ‘safe place’ and enabled in its reflection, the Church of Ireland affirms:
A continuing commitment to love our neighbour, and opposition to all unbiblical and uncharitable actions and attitudes in respect of human sexuality from whatever perspective, including bigotry, hurtful words or actions, and demeaning or damaging language;A willingness to increase our awareness of the complex issues regarding human sexuality;A determination to welcome and to make disciples of all people.
The Church of Ireland is mindful that all who believe ‘there is no distinction’ and that ‘all have sinned and come short of the glory of God’ (Romans 3:22–23) are in need of God’s grace and mercy. We seek to be a community modelled on God’s love for the world as revealed in Jesus Christ. We wish that all members of the Church, through the teaching of the scriptures, the nourishment of the sacraments and the prayerful and pastoral support of a Christian community, will fulfil their unique contribution to God’s purposes for our world.The General Synod requests the Standing Committee to progress work on the issue of Human Sexuality in the Context of Christian Belief and also to bring a proposal to General Synod 201� for the formation of a Select Committee with terms of reference, including reporting procedures.
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CHURCH NOTICE BOARDAfter the Rector’s Easter Vestry address highlighting the restricted visibility of the existing church notice board from the King’s Road, the Property Committee brought proposals to the Select Vestry for discussion. Approval to proceed was based on the drawing shown below and an order has been placed for the production of a new sign.
The existing notice board framing will be retained and relocated adjacent to the hedge at the King’s Road, as well as being turned through 90 degrees to ensure that the new doubled sided sign will be clearly visible from both directions.
The new sign will retain the original green background and cream lettering giving a good visual contrast, with the new content laid out in a clear, easily read format and will include the COI cross. A new parish web address has been chosen (www.COIknock.org) for the benefit of having a concise and memorable name, and to allow for a better fit on the notice board than that of our current 28 character web address. The new web address www.COIknock.org will be linked directly to our current web address www.stcloumbas.down.anglican.org, and will eventually replace it.
Jim Stevenson, Property Committee
NORTHERN IRELAND CALENDAROnce again, I am producing a Northern Ireland calendar. With the profit from its sales, I am hoping to make a donation to the Church Building Fund and also to Muscular Dystrophy – a condition from which my son-in-law died earlier this year.
The calendar will have an A� layout and will be provided with an A� envelope, at a cost of £5 each. St Columba’s generously supported this venture last year and I am hoping that parishioners will be able to support my effort again this year. Orders can be placed by either speaking to me in church, or telephoning me on 90284905.
Eileen Gibson
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HERITAGE CHURCHES ST. COSMUS AND ST. DAMIAN IN THE BLEAN, KENT
One of the glories of the English countryside is its accessibility to everyone, thanks to thousands of public footpaths, bridleways and cycle lanes. This terrific resource provides huge opportunities to explore and to make interesting discoveries. I made one such discovery in Kent where, on a summer afternoon travelling on bicycles, my wife and I found the beautiful and beguilingly named parish church of St. Cosmus and St. Damian in The Blean.
This tiny centuries old church lies close to woodlands just two miles north of the city of
Canterbury, with its famous and imposing cathedral so central to the faith of all Anglicans worldwide. It stands adjacent to a former salt road, now a public right of way that the Romans once used to convey salt from the Kent coast to inland towns and garrisons.
The church commemorates two Arab brothers, Saints Cosmus and Damian, both doctors, who converted to Christianity and were martyred around AD �0�. It dates from the end of the 1�th century, with a north aisle being added by Victorian church builders in 1866. Remarkably, some glass fragments in one of the windows in the south chancel are of 1�th century origin. The parish which gives the church its place name was once known as the Royal Forest of Blean, and the surrounding area today retains very old and extensive tracts of woodland.
The wonderful church interior contains many features of both ecclesiastic and social interest. These include an octagonal font from the 1�th century and a dignified memorial to the 80 sailors lost in December 19�2 in the sinking of the warship, HMS Blean, which was torpedoed in the Mediterranean Sea off Algeria whilst on war service.
We found the church while travelling along a new cycle way that today links Canterbury with Whitstable, an historic seaside town on the north Kent coast that was once home to England’s largest oyster industry. It makes for a round trip of about sixteen miles – but it’s a hilly route with long sections in gravel track, so be mindful of this if you should wish to follow us! Having said that, the reward at either end of the trail is the splendour of the cathedral at Canterbury or, as we found out, some delicious fried-while-you-wait doughnuts sampled on the quayside at Whitstable. Along the way, just like us, you can pause for rest and reflection at the parish church of St. Cosmus and St. Damian in The Blean.
Ivan Maginnis
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THE TITANIC PALLThe Titanic Pall was first displayed on Tuesday, 20th March, in St. Anne’s Cathedral, where it can be found on the south side of the east end of the nave. The pall, made of 100 per cent Merino felt, is backed with Irish linen and dyed an indigo blue, evoking an image of the midnight sea in which the Titanic finally came to rest. This stunning memorial to those who died when the historic ship hit an iceberg in April 1912 was created by Helen O’Hare and Wilma Kirkpatrick, textile artists at the University of Ulster. The 12ft X 8ft pall was the gift of the Friends of St Anne’s Cathedral.
A large central cross is fashioned from lots of tiny crosses and hundreds more of these crosses, in different sizes and
shapes, each individually stitched in silk, rayon, metallic and cotton threads, fall away towards the velvet rimmed edges of the pall, symbolic of lost lives sinking into the dark ocean.
The vision behind the new pall came from the Dean of Belfast, the Very Revd John Mann. “The Cathedral doesn’t have a pall and really needed one,” he said, “The theme of the lost lives was inspired by Philip Hammond’s new Requiem for the Lost Souls of the Titanic which was performed for the first time in the Cathedral on Saturday, 1�th April.”
The commission took three and a half months from the first meeting with the Dean to the pall’s completion at the end of February.
“A funeral pall has a cross in the middle and the background is normally violet, but we wanted to pick up some themes from the Titanic, namely the midnight sea. I felt there should be some silver and white there to represent the iceberg, but the girls came up with the idea of using multiple crosses,” the Dean continued. “By using crosses of different sizes they have created the impression that they are falling into the water, and set among these are more than 1,�00 gold crosses and a number of Stars of David, each representing a lost life. This is a very special piece of stunning needlework that people will travel to see – from the central cross that sits like lace on water, to its rich velvet border, rippling Irish linen lining and the felt pierced with crosses on a restless indigo sea. Looking at the pall either from across the Cathedral or seeing the detail close up, it really catches the eye. It is worth a visit to St Anne’s to view this alone.”
The pall was dedicated at a Service of Commemoration in St. Anne’s on Sunday, 1�th April. For the next few months it will hang inside the Cathedral where it can be viewed by the many visitors expected to flock to Belfast to mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of Titanic. After that, it will remain in the Cathedral to be used at funerals when required.
Photographs kindly supplied by Max Corbett
So Many Sinking into the Icy Ocean
Dean with beautiful Titanic Pall
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JULY/AUGUST MAGAZINEAny articles or photographs for publication in the combined July/August parish magazine should be handed or e-mailed to the editor by 6.00pm at latest on Saturday, 9th June. Please note this date is earlier than usual.
Many thanks
FLOWER ROTA FOR JUNESunday 3rd ............................................................... Patrick Wilson
Sunday 10th ............................................................. Kyleen Clarke
Sunday 17th ............................................................. Jennifer Johnston
Sunday 24th ............................................................. Irene Gray
HOSPITAL VISITINGThe Clergy would appreciate being informed if parishioners are in hospital, going into hospital, are being transferred or if they have been discharged, and will be pleased to offer them pastoral support. Do not assume the Clergy already know the information as situations have occurred recently when they have not been informed. Please telephone the Rector (028 90471514) or the Curate (028 90653370) to enable them to take careful note of the details.
Saturday, 2nd June Young People’s Jubilee Party
Saturday, 30th June ‘Cash for Clobber’ Collection
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY(Fundraising Initiatives for the Zambian Travel Fund)
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SUNDAY10.30am Sunday School (2nd, 4th, 5th Sundays)Bubbles (3-5 years) Louise Craig 90�72�12 Patricia Wilson 90�01066Splash (5-8 years) Joyce Stephenson 90�8��81X-treme (8-11 years) Alan Boyd 078�� �919��The Grid (11 years +) Beth Cairnduff 9087�0�7
8.00pm Beatitudes ChoirDavid Beattie 9079712�
MONDAY2.00pm Ladies BowlingPhyllis Newton 90�8211�
2.30p.m. Afternoon Group (2nd Monday)May Preston 90�8988�
7.30pm Men’s ClubGeoff Launchbury 9028120�
TUESDAY10.30am Ladies BadmintonEithne Hobson 9079779�
2.00pm Ladies BadmintonKyleen Clarke 907971��
8.00pm Mothers’ Union (1st Tuesday)Sandra Lowe 908087��
8.00pm Activity Group (except 1st Tuesday)Maureen Irwin 9079�1��
WEDNESDAY7.30pm Bible Study Group Trevor Buchanan 906�7697
7.45pm Ladies Guild (3rd Wednesday)Lilias Smith 90�920�9
THURSDAY 9.30am Art ClubBob Killen 90790210
7.30pm Senior Badminton ClubJill Spratt 077�� �0��11
7.45pm Choir PracticeGerald Hill 90�22101
FRIDAY9.45am Mums & TotsAnne Clarke 906�1�12
3.45-5pm Toddler Mini Soccer 3-5yrsTim Wareing 077�0 120788
6.30pm DovesKaren McAlpine 90�2��90
6.30pm BrowniesBeth Cairnduff 9087�0�7
8.30pm H2OMark Wilson 907610�0
Young Families Group (Social events as arranged)The Rector 90�71�1�
PaRiSh ORGaniSaTiOnSSOMETHING FOR YOU?
Please note, requests for the occasional use of Church premises must first be submitted to the Premises Convenor, Mark Reid, on 07810 648167
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WHO’S WHO IN ST. COLUMBA’SPARISH WEBSITE: www.stcolumbas.down.anglican.org
RECTORThe Revd John R. AuchmutySt. Columba’s Rectory29 King’s RoadBT� 6JGTel 028 90471514 Email [email protected]
CURATE The Revd Robert FerrisThe Curatage� Sandown Park SouthBT� 6HETel 028 90653370Email [email protected] [email protected]
PARISH READERKaren McAlpine10 Old Quay CourtHolywood, BT18 OHTTel 028 90424390
DIOCESAN LAY READER (EMERITUS)Bryn Harris22 Dalton GladeGlen RoadComber, BT2� �SZTel 028 91878816
RECTOR’S CHURCHWARDENIvan Roche�9 Richhill ParkBT� 6HGTel 028 95140141
PEOPLE’S CHURCHWARDENChristopher Heatley17 King’s CrescentBT� 6PRTel 028 90913873
JUNIOR CHURCHWARDENSOlivia Budde, Aaron Wilson
RECTOR’S GLEBEWARDENJim Stevenson�� Casaeldona RiseBT6 9RATel 028 90583381Mob 07973 392448
PEOPLE’S GLEBEWARDENJohn Proctor1� Richhill ParkBT� 6HGTel 028 90870526Mob 07989 469773
SELECT VESTRYRector, Curate, Churchwardens, Glebewardens, Hon. Secretary, Hon. Treasurer, Asst. Hon. Treasurer, Helen Donaghy, Victor Dukelow, Jill Gillespie, Patrick Good, Jennifer Johnston, Elizabeth Leonard, Ronny Martin, Moranne Noad, Roberta Rogers
HON. SECRETARYAlan Rogers�0 Cabin Hill GardensBT� 7AQTel 028 90656183Email alanrogers��@gmail.com
HON. TREASURERGillian Sadlier70 Kensington RoadBT� 6NGTel 028 90403278
ASST. HON. TREASURER/GIFT AID SECRETARY/FREE WILL OFFERINGMurray Hunter1� Knockdarragh ParkBT� 2LETel 028 90761295
PAROCHIAL NOMINATORSTrevor BuchananPatrick GoodElizabeth LeonardMoranne Noad
DIOCESAN SYNOD MEMBERSVictor DukelowPatrick GoodElizabeth LeonardMoranne NoadRoss Thompson
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ORGANIST AND CHOIRMASTERGerald Hill6 The CoachesBrown’s Brae, Croft RoadHolywoodBT18 OLETel 028 90422101
ASSISTANT ORGANISTBrian Clements1�0 Sandown RoadBT� 6GXTel 028 90793641
READERS & INTERCESSORS CO-ORDINATORMuriel Arndell18 Kinedar CrescentBT� �LYTel 028 90655500
SIDESPERSONS’ ROTA CO-ORDINATORRosemary Coffey�� Thornyhill RoadKillinchyBT2� 6SJTel 028 97542198
CRÈCHE ROTA CO-ORDINATORSuzanne Allen9 Cabin Hill GardensBT� 7APTel 028 90653511
MAGAZINE EDITORIan Noad�6 Shandon ParkBT� 6NXTel 028 90793704Email [email protected]
MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTOR CO-ORDINATORJohn HollandGreengraves Cottage8 Ballyrogan Park, NewtownardsBT2� �SDTel 028 91814036
PARISH WEBMASTERIvan Roche�9 Richhill ParkBT� 6HG Tel 028 95140141Email [email protected]
C of I GAZETTE DISTRIBUTORRuth Pugh1�7A King’s RoadBT� 7EGTel 028 90483459
BIBLE READING FELLOWSHIP NOTESEvan Preston12 Carrowreagh GardensDundonaldBT16 ITWTel 028 90489884
CHURCH FLOWERSPaddy Nesbitt�0 Knockhill ParkBT� 6HYTel 028 90650716
SAFEGUARDING TRUST The Rector, Select Vestry and Parish Leaders are committed to upholding good practice in the parish’s ministry with children and young people. Should you have cause for concern or suspicion regarding child welfare in the parish, please contact a member of the Parish Panel below, or any of the statutory agencies.
The Rector 028 9047 1514 Patrick Good 028 9065 6908 Elizabeth Leonard 028 9065 3162
ST. COLUMBA’S PARISH OFFICEOffice Hours
Wednesday & Friday 8.�0am – 1.�0pmParish Secretary: Janet Johnston
Tel 028 90656891Email [email protected]